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...Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, Dell OpenManage and the YOURS IS HERE logo are either the entities claiming... Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Regulatory Model Codes: Brocade DCX-4S, Brocade DCX ii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual ...
...Reproduction of these materials in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, Dell OpenManage and the YOURS IS HERE logo are either the entities claiming... Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. All rights reserved. Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2009 Dell Inc. Regulatory Model Codes: Brocade DCX-4S, Brocade DCX ii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual ...
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... to the reader xii Additional information xii Brocade resources xii Other industry resources xii Getting technical help xiii ESD precautions xiv Safety notices xiv Document feedback xiv Chapter 1 Hardware Overview In this chapter 1 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features 1 Hardware components 2 Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 3 Nonport side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 5 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades 5 High availability 6 Reliability 7 Serviceability 7 Software features...
... to the reader xii Additional information xii Brocade resources xii Other industry resources xii Getting technical help xiii ESD precautions xiv Safety notices xiv Document feedback xiv Chapter 1 Hardware Overview In this chapter 1 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features 1 Hardware components 2 Port side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 3 Nonport side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 5 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades 5 High availability 6 Reliability 7 Serviceability 7 Software features...
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... names Identifies the names of user-manipulated GUI elements Identifies keywords and operands Identifies text to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S running Brocade Fabric OS version 6.3. Text formatting The narrative-text formatting conventions that are optionally available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. • Appendix C, "Diagnostics and Troubleshooting," provides methods for the port blades. • Appendix A, "Specifications," provides information...
... names Identifies the names of user-manipulated GUI elements Identifies keywords and operands Identifies text to the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S running Brocade Fabric OS version 6.3. Text formatting The narrative-text formatting conventions that are optionally available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. • Appendix C, "Diagnostics and Troubleshooting," provides methods for the port blades. • Appendix A, "Specifications," provides information...
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...Channel Industry Association Web site: xii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Corporation Referenced Trademarks and Products Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Brocade resources To get up-to-the-minute information, go to http://my.brocade.com to the trademarks of their ... reader This document may contain references to register at : http://www.brocade.com/products-solutions/products/index.page For additional Brocade documentation, visit the Brocade Web site: http://www.brocade.com Release notes are available on the MyBrocade web site and are...
...Channel Industry Association Web site: xii PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Corporation Referenced Trademarks and Products Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Brocade resources To get up-to-the-minute information, go to http://my.brocade.com to the trademarks of their ... reader This document may contain references to register at : http://www.brocade.com/products-solutions/products/index.page For additional Brocade documentation, visit the Brocade Web site: http://www.brocade.com Release notes are available on the MyBrocade web site and are...
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... by removing the Brocade logo plate at the top of the nonport side of any troubleshooting steps already performed and the results • Serial console and Telnet session logs • syslog message logs 2. http://www.fibrechannel.org Getting technical help Contact your call, have the following information available: 1. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference...
... by removing the Brocade logo plate at the top of the nonport side of any troubleshooting steps already performed and the results • Serial console and Telnet session logs • syslog message logs 2. http://www.fibrechannel.org Getting technical help Contact your call, have the following information available: 1. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference...
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... want to : documentation@brocade.com Provide the title and version number of the safety condition. Document feedback Quality is plugged in) or a bench ground. • Store ESD-sensitive components in this document. Use this ID to ensure the accuracy and completeness of each notice. When working with any PowerConnect B-DCX-4S FRU, use correct...
... want to : documentation@brocade.com Provide the title and version number of the safety condition. Document feedback Quality is plugged in) or a bench ground. • Store ESD-sensitive components in this document. Use this ID to ensure the accuracy and completeness of each notice. When working with any PowerConnect B-DCX-4S FRU, use correct...
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... Reference Manual 1 53-1001808-01 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 In this chapter •PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features 1 •Hardware components 2 •PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades 5 •High availability 6 •Reliability 7 •Serviceability 7 •Software features 8 •Security 8 •Network manageability 9 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is part of Brocade's industry-leading Backbone-class product line, a highly robust class of network switching...
... Reference Manual 1 53-1001808-01 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 In this chapter •PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features 1 •Hardware components 2 •PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades 5 •High availability 6 •Reliability 7 •Serviceability 7 •Software features 8 •Security 8 •Network manageability 9 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S features The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S is part of Brocade's industry-leading Backbone-class product line, a highly robust class of network switching...
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...; FR4-18i: 18-port (16 FC + 2 GbE), up to 4 blades per chassis, supporting data cryptographic (encryption/decryption) and data-compression capabilities. 2 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 The chassis may be mounted with the cables facing the front of the equipment rack or to the... another chassis. • Both CR4S-8 blades are E_Ports only. • Data cryptographic (encryption/decryption) and data compression capabilities through the Brocade FS8-18 Encryption Blade. • Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) functionality through the FCOE10-24 blade.
...; FR4-18i: 18-port (16 FC + 2 GbE), up to 4 blades per chassis, supporting data cryptographic (encryption/decryption) and data-compression capabilities. 2 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 The chassis may be mounted with the cables facing the front of the equipment rack or to the... another chassis. • Both CR4S-8 blades are E_Ports only. • Data cryptographic (encryption/decryption) and data compression capabilities through the Brocade FS8-18 Encryption Blade. • Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) functionality through the FCOE10-24 blade.
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... with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. A 16-port Brocade port blade supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds. The CR4S-8 blade contains the ASICs for the storage server blade. This core switch blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-DCX and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades 1 Nonport side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Figure 3 displays a sample configuration of the nonport side view of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. 1 WWN card...
... with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. A 16-port Brocade port blade supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds. The CR4S-8 blade contains the ASICs for the storage server blade. This core switch blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-DCX and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S blades 1 Nonport side of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Figure 3 displays a sample configuration of the nonport side view of the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. 1 WWN card...
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... to 16 virtual E_Ports. A 48-port Brocade port blade supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds. This application blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. This application blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. 1 High availability TABLE 1 Blades available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (Continued) Description Name Function 32-port...
... to 16 virtual E_Ports. A 48-port Brocade port blade supporting 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps port speeds. This application blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. This application blade is compatible with the PowerConnect B-48000 Director, the PowerConnect B-DCX, and the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. 1 High availability TABLE 1 Blades available for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (Continued) Description Name Function 32-port...
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... RASlog messages. • SMI-S compliant. • Watchdog timers. • Status LEDs. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001808-01 Serviceability The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S provides the following error detection and correction mechanisms to ensure reliability of data: • Error ...accommodate the horizontal orientation of the blades. • Nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM), containing the OEM serial number, Brocade serial number, revision information, and part number information. • Background health-check daemon. • Memory scrubber, ...
... RASlog messages. • SMI-S compliant. • Watchdog timers. • Status LEDs. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001808-01 Serviceability The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S provides the following error detection and correction mechanisms to ensure reliability of data: • Error ...accommodate the horizontal orientation of the blades. • Nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM), containing the OEM serial number, Brocade serial number, revision information, and part number information. • Background health-check daemon. • Memory scrubber, ...
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... (through Fabric Watch. • SNMP (including version 3) integration with a standards-compliant driver for Security in Storage Area Networks". For details, contact your PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supplier and refer to the Brocade White Paper, "The Growing Need for correct interface to the fabric. Fabric OS consists of a set of an embedded Linux operating system kernel...
... (through Fabric Watch. • SNMP (including version 3) integration with a standards-compliant driver for Security in Storage Area Networks". For details, contact your PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supplier and refer to the Brocade White Paper, "The Growing Need for correct interface to the fabric. Fabric OS consists of a set of an embedded Linux operating system kernel...
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...information is managed as a single element with the Data Center Fabric Manager (DCFM). The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supports SNMPv1 and SNMPv3. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1001808-01 Refer to a SAN administrator. Up to ...synchronize timestamps) Multiple user accounts (MUAs). When SNMP devices send SNMP messages to the Telnet protocol and SNMP. Network manageability 1 TABLE 2 Brocade security features (Continued) Brocade...
...information is managed as a single element with the Data Center Fabric Manager (DCFM). The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supports SNMPv1 and SNMPv3. PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1001808-01 Refer to a SAN administrator. Up to ...synchronize timestamps) Multiple user accounts (MUAs). When SNMP devices send SNMP messages to the Telnet protocol and SNMP. Network manageability 1 TABLE 2 Brocade security features (Continued) Brocade...
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... the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 13 •Items included with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 14 Time and items required You can set up and install the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S in the following ways: • As a standalone unit on a flat surface. • In a chassis with a minimum capacity of 55 in. (140 cm), with the DCX-4S Port Side Exhaust Kit (provided) in a Brocade-qualified...
... the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 13 •Items included with the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 14 Time and items required You can set up and install the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S in the following ways: • As a standalone unit on a flat surface. • In a chassis with a minimum capacity of 55 in. (140 cm), with the DCX-4S Port Side Exhaust Kit (provided) in a Brocade-qualified...
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...PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (four FC8-48 port cards, 192 ports) weighs approximately 68 kg (150 lbs) and requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to a separate power source. 3. Save the packing materials for cable management before installing the chassis ("Managing cables"). d. PowerConnect B-DCX4S ... shipping tray if the chassis must be transported to http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp. 5. c. Ensure that are qualified for configuration of airspace. 6. Unpack and install the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. Cables can be managed in a variety of ways, such ...
...PowerConnect B-DCX-4S (four FC8-48 port cards, 192 ports) weighs approximately 68 kg (150 lbs) and requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to a separate power source. 3. Save the packing materials for cable management before installing the chassis ("Managing cables"). d. PowerConnect B-DCX4S ... shipping tray if the chassis must be transported to http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp. 5. c. Ensure that are qualified for configuration of airspace. 6. Unpack and install the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S. Cables can be managed in a variety of ways, such ...
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... RS-232 cable has an adapter at one end that are qualified for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, go to http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 15 53-1001808-01 The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supports SWL, LWL, and ELWL transceivers. NOTE For information about the SFP and XFP transceivers that can be removed...
... RS-232 cable has an adapter at one end that are qualified for the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, go to http://www.brocade.com/products/interop_and_compatibility.jsp. PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 15 53-1001808-01 The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supports SWL, LWL, and ELWL transceivers. NOTE For information about the SFP and XFP transceivers that can be removed...
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PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 17 53-1001808-01 The WWN can be changed but the license ID cannot be entered through the active CP blade. The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S configuration includes the following parameters: • IP address and subnet mask for the ... 26 •Managing cables 26 •Powering off the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 27 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Configuration Overview NOTE If the Brocade FS8-18 encryption blade is connected to configure the encryption functions. The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S must be configured before it is installed, refer to the...
PowerConnect B-DCX4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 17 53-1001808-01 The WWN can be changed but the license ID cannot be entered through the active CP blade. The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S configuration includes the following parameters: • IP address and subnet mask for the ... 26 •Managing cables 26 •Powering off the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S 27 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Configuration Overview NOTE If the Brocade FS8-18 encryption blade is connected to configure the encryption functions. The PowerConnect B-DCX-4S must be configured before it is installed, refer to the...
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...for both CP blades are the same, skip to the standby CP blade. Enter all requested information (use default values). dir PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 55 53-1001808-01 switch:admin> 3. Type firmwareDownload -s to download the firmware to step 11. 4. ...in order to manually issue a reboot after download [N]: Firmwaredownload has started. 2008/07/03-14:59:21, [SULB-1001], 923,, WARNING, Brocade DCX-4S, Firmwaredownload command has started. RRP: Control processor blade (CP8) 5 Slot Blade Type ID Status 1 UNKNOWN 2 SW BLADE 55 3 CORE BLADE...
...for both CP blades are the same, skip to the standby CP blade. Enter all requested information (use default values). dir PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 55 53-1001808-01 switch:admin> 3. Type firmwareDownload -s to download the firmware to step 11. 4. ...in order to manually issue a reboot after download [N]: Firmwaredownload has started. 2008/07/03-14:59:21, [SULB-1001], 923,, WARNING, Brocade DCX-4S, Firmwaredownload command has started. RRP: Control processor blade (CP8) 5 Slot Blade Type ID Status 1 UNKNOWN 2 SW BLADE 55 3 CORE BLADE...
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...commit. Wait until you have been downloaded successfully. Note that redundancy is shown with the new CP blade, and contact the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supplier to the standby CP blade (the blade for which you are still logged in to standby CP blade and type ... 3 and one in the packaging provided with EMI plugs installed. 56 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Firmwaredownload has completed successfully. 2008/07/03-15:05:56, [SULB-1002], 924,, INFO, Brocade DCX-4S, Firmwaredownload command has completed successfully. 7. This may take 10 minutes. ...
...commit. Wait until you have been downloaded successfully. Note that redundancy is shown with the new CP blade, and contact the PowerConnect B-DCX-4S supplier to the standby CP blade (the blade for which you are still logged in to standby CP blade and type ... 3 and one in the packaging provided with EMI plugs installed. 56 PowerConnect B-DCX-4S Backbone Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001808-01 Firmwaredownload has completed successfully. 2008/07/03-15:05:56, [SULB-1002], 924,, INFO, Brocade DCX-4S, Firmwaredownload command has completed successfully. 7. This may take 10 minutes. ...
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...PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, 5 CP, LEDs, 37 CR, LEDs, 38 encryption, replacing, 46 FA-4-18, 101 FR4-18i, 101 FS8-18, 2, 102 port, LEDs, 34 port, replacing, 46 port, status, 29 support for, 1 weight, 88 blower assembly LEDs, 41 replacing, 60 status, 40 boot results, interpreting, 106 Brocade DCX-4S ..., 86 command chassisname, 23 commands, WWN card status, 62 compliance, environmental regulation, 97 configuration backup, 27 verify, 27 configuration, PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, 18 control processor blade See CP blade core switch blade determining status, 38 See CR blade CP blade, 86 determining status, 36...
...PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, 5 CP, LEDs, 37 CR, LEDs, 38 encryption, replacing, 46 FA-4-18, 101 FR4-18i, 101 FS8-18, 2, 102 port, LEDs, 34 port, replacing, 46 port, status, 29 support for, 1 weight, 88 blower assembly LEDs, 41 replacing, 60 status, 40 boot results, interpreting, 106 Brocade DCX-4S ..., 86 command chassisname, 23 commands, WWN card status, 62 compliance, environmental regulation, 97 configuration backup, 27 verify, 27 configuration, PowerConnect B-DCX-4S, 18 control processor blade See CP blade core switch blade determining status, 38 See CR blade CP blade, 86 determining status, 36...